The African Development Bank has signed a cooperation agreement with Japanese drone manufacturer Aerosense Inc. to advance technology solutions for Africa’s infrastructure and development challenges.
The partnership was formalized during the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Yokohama, with AfDB Vice President Solomon Quaynor and Aerosense CEO Kohtaro Sabe signing the framework agreement.
The collaboration establishes coordinated action between the institutions, focusing on co-financing opportunities and promoting sustainable infrastructure solutions across African countries. Aerosense’s drone technology was selected through a competitive process under AfDB’s Sustainable Road Maintenance Program for Africa.
Under the agreement, AfDB will work with governments to facilitate project coordination, raise awareness about drone applications, and build local technical capacity. The bank will also explore debt and equity financing options to support drone-related initiatives across the continent.
Aerosense will conduct market demand studies and technical feasibility assessments tailored to Africa’s diverse geographical…
